I was at the hospital this afternoon with President Mohler. Hisfirst question was, "What is going on in the world?" I briefly
entertained the possibility of smuggling his dog Baxter into the
hospital to see him, but I doubt the resulting hospital restraining
order against me would be worth it.

RAM is looking stronger than he did yesterday. The doctors report
that the situation is under control and they are pleased with his
progress. He is thankful to all of you for your prayers. I know many
churches and families have had special prayer meetings in recent days
for him. He and all of us here are deeply appreciative for that.

Please continue to pray. God has been gracious. RAM is ready to be
back in his study, behind his microphone, and in the pulpit. Pray that
his recovery is quick and that he is home soon.

Dr. Mohler was moved
out of intensive care and into a private room at Baptist Hospital East
this afternoon and continues to improve following complications from
abdominal surgery that was performed Dec. 28.

Russell Moore, dean
of the School of Theology and senior vice president for academic
administration at Southern Seminary, said Mohler is in good spirits
following a difficult weekend.

"I am extremely
encouraged after having just left his room," Moore said Monday
afternoon. "He is eating, he is in good spirits and it looks as though
the situation is completely under control at this point. He looks
strong, is in remarkably good spirits and is even cracking jokes.

"Dr. Mohler is very
appreciative of the prayers of God's people and the outpouring of
support from the churches and from the community."

Mohler was placed in
intensive care Friday after developing blood clots in both lungs. After
nearly a week of intense abdominal pain, he was admitted to the
hospital on Dec. 27 and underwent surgery the following day.

While physicians
reported that the procedure went well and that Mohler's abdominal
issues were remedied, the development of blood clots led doctors to
move Mohler to the hospital's intensive care unit.

Moore asked that the
seminary community and local churches continue to pray for Mohler and
his family during the recovery. It is not yet known when Mohler will be
released from the hospital, however Moore said the improvement in
Mohler's condition along with his high spirits were readily evident.

"He has a stack of
books and articles in his bed along with a massive number of
highlighters," Moore said, "so the Albert Mohler I know is back."